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The LNP's loss at last month's Queensland election prompts a shakeup of the party's frontbench, with Lawrence Springborg unveiling his new shadow cabinet almost two weeks after being elected Opposition Leader.

Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Education Minister Joy Burch accuse the Canberra Liberals of using "grubby tactics" following questions about Ms Burch's son volunteering in schools without a valid permit.

Queensland's Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment (VLAD) Act, or anti-bikie legislation, will be reviewed and replacement laws introduced by the end of the year, Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath says.

Defence Minister Kevin Andrews tries to clear up confusion around the process of buying Australia's next fleet of submarines, after PM Tony Abbott referred to a "competitive evaluation" rather than an open tender.